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BOB- Bridge Operator III at City of New York

City of New York New York, NY

Job Description

Bridge Operator IIIDirects the operation of machinery to open and close movable bridges. Investigates mechanical and electrical problems unusual incidents and rule violations. Directs the cleaning of the roadways bridge houses and engine rooms. Prepares requests for repairs and supplies. Supervises subordinate staff. Bridge Operations is a 24-hour operation and employees will be assigned to work days/nights weekends and holidaysPreferred SkillsAbility to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.Work Location 345 EAST 59TH ST MANHATTAN 10022Hours 40Resumes may be submitted electronically using the following method: For City employees only go to Employee Self Service (ESS) Careers and Search for Job ID# 760974. For other applicants go to and search for Job ID# 760974 Appointments are subject to OMB approval. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.BRIDGE OPERATOR - 91110Qualifications : Qualification RequirementsA four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a states department of education or a recognized accrediting organization; and 1. For appointment to Assignment level IA. One year of full-time satisfactory mechanical or electrical experience in the operation maintenance and/or repair of one or a combination of the following: industrial equipment construction equipment or movable bridges; orB. One full year of technical education in the electrical or mechanical field.2. For appointment to Assignment Level II Two years of full-time satisfactory mechanical or electrical experience in the operation maintenance and/or repair of one or a combination of the following: industrial equipment construction equipment or movable bridges.3. For appointment to Assignment Level IIIA. Two years of experience working for NYC as a Bridge Operator including at least one year as a Bridge Operator Assignment Level II; orB. Three years of full-time satisfactory mechanical or electrical experience in the operation maintenance and/or repair of one or a combination of the following: industrial equipment construction equipment or movable bridges. Up to two years of technical education in the electrical or mechanical field can substitute for up to two years of experience.4. For appointment to Assignment Level IVThree years of experience working for NYC as a Bridge Operator including at least one year as a Bridge Operator Assignment Level III.License RequirementAt the time of appointment candidates must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. Such license must be maintained for the duration of employment and cannot include any restriction that would preclude performing Bridge Operator work.Additional Information : The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Construction Inspection,Microsoft Office,Microstation,Construction Experience,Financial Report Writing,Mathcad,CAD,Adobe Bridge,Project Engineering,Autocad,Geometry,Contracts Experience: years Vacancy: 1

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